Geographic and reproductive isolations are most closely associated with:

Competition

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Extinction

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Speciation

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Succession

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Solution

The correct option is C
Speciation

Origin of new species from the existing one is called speciation. Geographical and reproductive isolation are an important factor in formation of new species, when environmental conditions change or migrate to a new area.

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Consider the following terms/phrases:

1. Change in chromosome number

2. Geographical isolation

3. Competition for food

4. Reproductive isolation

Reproductive isolation brings about allopatric speciation.

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